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The Lancaster Ledger

Location

Lancaster, South Carolina, United States of America

Date

Jun 03, 1903

Page

3

Local items from Lancaster region note visitors and events

Local notes list visitors including Ca-Miss Mota Jones in Newberry and Hon G W Brown in town. W O W to meet in Heath’s store hall. Miss Carry Kelly to graduate Columbia Female College. Birth announced of a son to Mr Dow of Jack. Lancaster Mercantile Co promotes new binder and tax sale results. Numerous notes on relocations, society meetings, school trustees, ministers and graduates.

Mota Jones Newberry G. W. Brown Darlington Heath Carry Kelly Heath Springs Columbia Female College May G. E. Senham eDow Jack Lancaster Mercantile Co

Town Greet for Visitors and Home Improvements

Mrs. J. W. Hamel is visiting her parents in Lancaster. Mr. T. J. Gregory has his home painted. Mr. J. F. Griffin, who also painted Mr. J. M. Mobley’s cottage, holds the contract. Dr. I. C. Brasington and family return to town and occupy Mr. F. Estridge’s cottage on North Matson Street.

J. W. Hamel Lancaster T. J. Gregory J. F. Griffin J. M. Mobley L. C. Brasington F. Estridge North Matson Street

Result of Teachers Examination Passes Nine of Seventeen

Only nine of seventeen applicants for teachers certificates passed the recent examination. Certificates were awarded to Miss Mattie Massey, J. C. Massey, J. C. Craig, Thomas C. Steele, Wm. Duncan, Oscar Adams, Jefferson Walters, Miss Maggie Walker. Only one colored applicant passed, Mary McDonald.

Mattie Massey J. C. Massey J.C. Craig Thomas C. Steele Wm. Duncan Oscar Adams Jefferson Walters Maggie Walker Mary McDonald

Moore Family to Witness Vada Moore Wedding

At 8 50 this evening the Rev Massind will unite Miss Vada Moore with Mr Redwin Mavtite Bennett in a brief marriage ceremony. Mrs Willis G Moore presides over the event with the couple to begin their life together following the wedding.

Byrief Massind Willis G. Moore Vada Moore

Talented Young Lawyer Admitted to Practice

Mr D Reeve Williams of this place is among thirteen graduates of the S C College admitted by the supreme court last Tuesday to practice law in the state courts. Williams is exceptionally talented, completing both junior and senior law courses in one year and will graduate with distinction. Success to him in his chosen profession.

D. Reeve Williams S.C. College Supreme Court

Pacts Come to Light in Benny Blackman Killing Case

Sheriff Hunters investigation into Benny Blackman’s killing by Sandy Evans reveals new evidence and suggests the event may have occurred under substantially different circumstances than stated. Developments are described as startling and may reshape the case. Entertainment at Court House Friday Night features Miss Elizabeth Lampkin with music and recitations to benefit the Confederate monument fund.

Sheriff Hunter Benny Blackman Sandy Evans Defendar Elizabeth Lampkin Court Hou Conte Tybady Confeder Te Monument Fund Lempkin Columbia Lancaster

Trustees Elect Lancaster School Board and Levy Rise

Trustees met last Friday to elect a new Lancaster graded school board. G T Connors WOOT Gregory W J Cunningham Leroy Sprie Millere and J Taylor joined the old board. Tax levy rose to 44 mills an increase of half a mill. The annual report by Connors Lecy and Treas was praised. Rev J H W Boldridge spoke on school interests. Lancaster claims a top graded school building in the state and aims to be second to none. Also noted are deaths: D L Walters father of T Walters died at Monroe age 91. Maria W Snipes died aged 61 at the cotton mill. and Mrs Mary B Richardson died at her son W M Richardson's home aged about 70.

Gastees Lancaster Graded School G. T. Connors Woot. Gregory W. J. Cunningham Leroy Sprle Mariah W. Snipes Jennie Belk Cebron McManus Co. A Funderburk Taxahaw Mary BD. Richardson W. M. Richardson Melton Starnes Philip Richardson Mount Prospect

Local Jurors Named For Dine Bern Of Canet District

A list of jurors and officials appears for the dine bern of canet convening Monday week with presiding judge Klagh. The notice urges patrons of Lancaster County school districts to attend elections on Saturday the 20th at 2 oclock to elect three trustees per district. Closing exercises of the graded school feature compositions and readings by students, with a roll of honor listing top grades and participants.

Bern Canet Co Klagh Dno A. McAteer Shute W. V. Ballard Iytor M. Ve Hinson Gow. Pitman RK. Barteto Mellwain Davis Blynn Ushaw W. HE. Drailin M. Griffin J. HL Therrvell F. Blackmon WW. Marshall Lewis M. Morton Culp W. R. Williams Dio. Riddle M. Hinson Dating B.D. Bowenvbovo M.S With Hammond Rod Buskins D. Betridya J. Ray Gunn J Ae Hillman We A Adams Chaistiers B. Horton Phonmpsom David Yarborough Vo Wn County Board of Education Bors of Trustees Hell

County Board of Control to meet in Lancaster July 4 1993

Notice announces Lan caster County Board of Control meeting at Lancaster courthouse to elect two dispensers for the Lancaster and Kershaw dispensaries. Includes unrelated ad text offering free blood purifier treatments and medical outreach from Atlanta.

County Board of Control Lan=t Lancaster Court House Office County Kershaw Lancaster County J. OW. Hane, Chen Con

Fragmented OCR Summary of Local Notice

A garbled OCR fragment mentions places and names with unclear context. It shows stray references to a valley or hill, legal language, and scattered proper nouns, but readable facts are minimal and uncertain.

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